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Barcelona talks with Rodrigo confirmed by Valencia coach Celades

Valencia coach Albert Celades has conceded negotiations for the transfer of Rodrigo Moreno to Barcelona are "open".

Rodrigo returned from injury on Saturday as Valencia beat Barca 2-0 at the Mestalla through a Maxi Gomez double, handing Quique Setien his first defeat since replacing Ernesto Valverde as coach.

While the Spain international missed training on Monday to have a check-up on his knee in Barcelona, a move to the reigning La Liga champions appears to be on the cards for the Brazilian-born forward.

On Tuesday, Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu confirmed the club's interest in the 28-year-old and insisted his side will find a replacement for Luis Suarez, who is expected to be out of action for around four months with a knee injury, before the transfer window closes.